J/97 IRC Boat Of
The Year
The prize of "IRC Boat of the Year" in France is
awarded to the builder of a series production boat that has
distinguished itself in international IRC competitions
throughout Europe. It is presented annually during the "Evening
of Ocean Racing" held in conjunction with the Salon Nautique de
Paris (Paris Sailboat Show). This year's winner is the J/97
built by JB Composites in Les Sables d'Olonne, France.
Didier LeMoal, CEO of JB Composites commented, "The J/97
ultimately demonstrated its pedigree and potential performance
in 2011 with several strong campaigns in France and England.
J/97 was winner of the Trophy Atlantic UNCL IRC 4 with victories
in Spi Ouest France-Intermarché and Grand Prix Crouesty, and a
second place in Brest and the Course of Three Islands.
Internationally, the J/97 won 2010 Cowes Week in IRC Class and
won the 2011 Garmin Hamble Winter Series by a huge margin in IRC
3 Class against stiff competition."
Read more
about J/97's IRC BOTY Selection here.
 NEW
J/70 SPEEDSTER
The new "baby J" is generating huge
enthusiasm for a next-generation ramp-launchable keelboat.
Fleet discussions are underway around the world, J/70 is
on-track to take the world by storm in 2012.
J/70 introduces a new dimension of fun, fast sailing in a
stable, easy to own boat. The J/70's 22-foot long waterline with high aspect, all carbon
rig provides spirited performance and stability that feels like
a much larger boat upwind. Off-the-wind, J/70 will simply
light-up the crew with a smile! Set the masthead a-sail and
plane away in moderate breezes.
Learn more about the J/70 concept here. |
